Michael Jackson Will Surfaces; Estate in Court

Michael Jackson's lawyer has a copy of the late singer's will and he intends to file it with the court, according to a report this afternoon on TMZ.

The Jackson family doesn't have a copy of the will, which is currently in possession of attorney John Branca. It's unclear how many wills Michael Jackson made out and when, but Branca believes he's looking at the most current.

Branca says he has a signed will by Michael Jackson that he intends to file within 30 days. It is unclear at this time what Jackson's will might say.

John Branca has a long history with Jackson, having brokered the singer's famous deal for Jackson to purchase The Beatles' publishing catalogue in 1985.

Branca and Jackson stopped working together in 2006, but interestingly, he was re-hired just weeks ago. Michael died Thursday of cardiac arrest.

So far, the confirmed autopsy results are unclear as to the cause. The leaked autopsy results from earlier today are apparently completely fabricated.

Meanwhile, initial papers have been filed with the court to probate Michael Jackson's estate, and it seems Jackson's mom and dad don't know Michael had a will.

@Sara: "according to perez hilton" ???!?!? This is the guy who said Michael wasn't dead, that it was just a publicity stunt because he didn't want to do his London shows. Hello? If Perez Hilton said it, then assume it's bullshit.

Nicole•June 30, 2009 10:44

I'm soo glad there is a will!! I know its wishful thinking but Michael's parents need to respect Michael's last wishes. They should not fight the will, although I am sure they will.

Sara•June 29, 2009 22:10

Hurts to see these pictures. Even worse are reports that it took 30 minutes before 911 was called according to perez hilton.